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Last modified by Christina Chatwell on 2026/04/28 14:13
From version 8.1
edited by martinawagner
on 2025/11/10 17:12
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To version 11.1
edited by Edyta Rethfeldt
on 2026/03/16 16:29
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2 +{{exercise id="Tone: Formal vs Informal" source="AG Englisch"}}
3 +|**Formal Style**|**Informal Style**
4 +|used in reports, essays, emails to companies, academic writing|used in blogs, messages, personal stories, speaking to peers
5 +|professional, objective|friendly, personal, emotional
6 +|longer, complex sentences|shorter, simpler sentences
7 +|no contractions (do not, cannot)|contractions (don’t, can’t)
8 +|no slang, fewer personal comments|slang/colloquial expressions ok, personal voice
9 +|indirect tone (It can be argued…)|direct tone (I think… / You should…)
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12 +{{/exercise}}
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14 +{{exercise id="Paragraph rewrite" source="AG Englisch"}}
15 +//Rewrite the formal paragraph into informal blog tone.//
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17 +Social media platforms have become an important part of modern communication. Many young people use these platforms to stay informed and connected. However, spending excessive time online can cause stress and distraction. Therefore, it is necessary to find a healthy balance between online and offline activities.
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